What ball king, call me ball god

The day after the Manchester City derby, the Manchester United team met in the conference room.

The topic given by the coach for the meeting was to announce the captain.

Before this press conference, De Gea had already begun to get excited. He called his best friend in the team and national team teammate Mata to chat.

Juan Mata saw De Gea being so excited, and after thinking about it, he decided to say: "David, I don't think you should be so excited yet."

"What? Juan, you think it can't be me? I'm the longest-serving player in the team now!" De Gea said very confidently.

"No one says you are not, but the problem is that Manchester United is not Real Madrid. Real Madrid calculates based on the time of joining the team. This is simple and effective and will not cause controversy. But Manchester United has never been like this. He has always been the head coach. Directly designated."

"That's because Sir Alex Ferguson was coaching the team for the past few decades. Of course he designated it, but now our coach has just arrived. If we want to stabilize the situation, we will definitely need veteran players like me! "

Seeing that De Gea was so brainless, Mata said directly: "Manchester United is now advancing on all four fronts and they are all making great progress. What does the coach need to stabilize the situation? He has already stabilized it, and haven't you discovered your biggest shortcoming?"

"What's wrong?"

"Except for those teams whose captains are calculated based on the time they joined the team, the captains of most other teams basically don't look for goalkeepers. Haven't you noticed this? Think about it carefully - is that true?"

Seeing De Gea lost in thought, Mata then continued: "The position of goalkeeper is too special. After all, he is not a player with a wide range of activities. And to put it bluntly, you are not a direct descendant of the head coach, and you are not local. Player, you have no advantages in both aspects, why should the head coach choose you as captain?"

De Gea was silent for a long time.

"You mean, the coach will either choose the Ajax team or the local team?"

"That's right. If you think about it, Manchester United's dressing room is still very complicated. It's so complicated that it's not completely unified now, so the choice of captain is very important."

"Wait, Juan, who do you think it could be?"

"Actually, I think the Ajax gang you mentioned or the local gang are possible, but among the local gangs, Luke Shaw and Rashford are the only ones who are currently playing the main role stably. Rashford came from the youth training. I I feel that if I choose the local gang, he is the most likely one among the local gangs.”

"During Ferguson's period, in fact, the choice of captain in the later stage did not choose youth training, but in terms of defenders, Ferguson prefers to be appointed captain. But Luke Shaw."

"Yeah, I understand what you mean. I also think Luke Shaw is unlikely."

"Then let's talk about the coach's direct line. I think it's more likely to choose from here."

"Speaking of the direct line of the coach, De Jong, De Ligt, Feltman and Lin are the main players now. Of course, Perisic and Guimaraes should be counted. But to be honest, it's true It is possible that De Ligt was the vice-captain when he was in Ajax before, and he was also the captain at all levels of the team. Although he did not become the captain in the first team, I think this time is very big. Maybe the coach will let him be the captain."

De Gea nodded repeatedly when he heard this, seeming to have forgotten that he just wanted to talk to Juan Mata about being the captain at the beginning.

But suddenly, De Gea realized something.

"Wait a minute, why don't you think Lin Kedi would be the coach's first choice?"

"Lin?" Mata looked at De Gea in surprise.

"How old is Lin?" Mata replied subconsciously.

De Gea shook his head and said: "To be honest, if I can't be the captain, it means that seniority is not the most important option for the captain. Then strength must be the first option. If this is the case, Lin Defeating the enemy should be the first choice, after all, we all understand and admire his strength and ability."

"But Lin is a bit young, right? He's not even 19 years old." Mata looked a little hesitant.

"As it is said in Spider-Man, with great ability comes great responsibility. I think if I choose him, I believe everyone in the locker room will be speechless. After all, football is all about strength." Dehe. Yayi said sternly.

Mata glanced at him and said with a smile: "It's been a long time, and now you're the one to convince me?"
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At 3 o'clock in the afternoon that day, Ten Hag's first working meeting during his tenure was held in a large conference room at the Carrington base.

The team members also gathered together and sat on the chairs prepared in advance.

There are three rows in total, among which Lin Kedi sits in the center of the first row. In fact, Lin Kedi was originally going to sit in the third row.

But Ten Hahe called him over and sat in the middle of the first row.

Basically, this move confirmed De Gea, who was also sitting in the front row, that Ten Hag wanted Link to be Manchester United's first captain.

And Tenhahe didn't write ink, so he just said it when he came up.

"Everyone, our first captain Ashley Young has transferred and left the team, so now I have to choose Manchester United's new captain and first captain. He is Lin Kedi!"

Having said this, Lin Kedi stood up and walked to Ten Hahe, and his teammates also applauded.

De Gea noticed that Rashford was the first to applaud, even faster than Lin's two friends De Ligt and De Jong.

De Gea understands that he told his friend Mata before that Manchester United's dressing room is still in a state of division. How wrong this judgment is. Rashford, the representative of the local faction, has completely convinced Lin Kedi. What else does anyone else have to say?
Lin Kedi started his captaincy declaration at this time.

"Brothers, since I have become the captain, I will shoulder the responsibility. I know that being a captain is not something you say with your words, but is proven by your actions. I believe that in the remaining time, I will prove it with my actions. , I am worthy of this captain’s armband! Thank you everyone!”

Very simple and direct speech.

And this is how the short meeting ended.The others continue training, while Lin will film a video with Ten Hag.

As the most well-known football club in the world, Manchester United did not do a good job in publicity before, but now it is gradually improving.

This time shooting a video to announce the new captain is one of the improvements.

After filming, it was posted directly to Manchester United's official website and various social platforms.

Lin Kedi also forwarded this article on his social platform.

and wrote an article.

"At the age of 18, I became the captain of Manchester United. This is one of the most glorious moments in my life. At this special moment, I would like to share my thoughts on the role of captain.

First of all, being a captain is a responsibility and a mission.As the leader of the team, I need to take on the heavy responsibility of leading the team.I need to show strong determination and belief, be the spiritual pillar of the team, encourage and motivate every teammate, and let them perform their best in the game.At the same time, I also need to play the role of team coordinator and coordinate all aspects of the team's operations, including tactical arrangements, training plans, and relationships between players.

Secondly, being a team leader is very important for a player.A good team leader can make the whole team work together towards the same goal.As a leader, I need to have excellent communication skills, good organizational skills and strong psychological quality.During the game, I need to actively organize and mobilize every teammate so that they can maximize their potential in the best position.At the same time, I have to stay calm, face various challenges and pressures, and maintain a clear mind and stable emotions.

Finally, I would like to talk about personal growth and future prospects.Becoming captain of Manchester United is an important milestone in my personal growth.This role gave me a deeper understanding of my responsibilities and mission, and also made me more determined in my direction.In the days to come, I will continue to work hard to improve my abilities and qualities and strive for more honors and achievements for the team.At the same time, I also hope to become an excellent captain and lead the team to a more glorious future.

In short, becoming the captain of Manchester United at the age of 18 is a great honor and challenge for me.I will continue to assume the responsibilities and missions assigned by this role and strive to be an excellent team leader and personal role model.I believe that in the days to come, we will create more glorious moments together! "

Most of this article was thought up by Lin Kedi himself, but it can also be seen that it is full of official document writing. It was ridiculed by many Lin Kedi fans in China. Lin Kedi wrote it after reading the essay.

After that, the news that Lin Kedi became the captain of Manchester United became the top search list in European countries and domestically.

At the press conference before the next 22nd round of the Premier League, Ten Hag and Lin Kedi attended the press conference together.

Lin Kedi knew that at this press conference, reporters would rarely ask questions related to the game, and they would almost certainly ask about the captain.

Lin Kedi was also ready to answer these questions.

Wait until the press conference starts.

The Manchester Evening News took the first questions.

"Mr. Lin Kedi, according to my statistics, you are the youngest official captain in the history of Manchester United. Obviously, this means a lot of things. I want to ask you what it was like when you were appointed as the captain of Manchester United. Your mood and feelings?”

Manchester Evening is indeed a local newspaper in Manchester, and the first question is relatively simple.

Lin Kedi didn't hesitate, he put the microphone close to himself and answered.

"Being captain of Manchester United, to be honest, it's something I couldn't have imagined, it's a very important thing for me. I was very honored and excited when I was appointed captain of Manchester United. It's something I've been doing for a long time. The result of hard training and competition since then is also a reflection of my love and persistence for Manchester United. Being the captain of Manchester United means to me to take on the important task of leading the team, leading the team to achieve better results and create more brilliance. moment. This is my commitment to Manchester United and what I expect from myself."

After formula response.

A reporter from the Guardian asked the second question.

"How did you prepare for this role? What are your duties and responsibilities as captain?"

In fact, these are two questions, but Lin Kedi is going to answer them directly.

"Although I have never been a captain before, I have been teammates with great captains, so I learned some knowledge about how to be a captain from them. I know that these are only things that can be learned on paper, but I will Practice this knowledge in future training and games. As the captain, I have many duties and responsibilities. First of all, I have to perform well on the court, make correct decisions, and actively participate in the game. Secondly, I have to be responsible for coordination And communicate the team's tactics and plans to ensure that the whole team is united and work together for victory. In addition, I also need to pay attention to each player's situation and needs, help them solve problems, and improve their skill levels. Finally, I want to Create a positive atmosphere in the team and encourage the players to meet challenges and realize their potential. This is what I think a competent captain must do. I know that my burden will be heavier, but I also know that this is Things I should be doing.”

Next came the Times’ questions.

"Will becoming the captain affect your performance as a center forward?"

"Becoming a captain has no direct impact on my performance on the field. As a captain, I need to take on more leadership responsibilities and decision-making tasks, but it does not mean that I have to change my on-field roles and responsibilities. As a center player, My main tasks are to score goals and assists, create opportunities and create threats for the team. I will continue to focus on my technical performance, while also playing a leadership role on the court and leading the team to victory together."

Next, 442 Magazine asked a rather sharp question.

"You became the captain of Manchester United when you were less than 19 years old. Are you worried that your teammates will disapprove of you? Can you handle it in the locker room?"

Link didn't even think about this question, so he answered it directly.

"When I was appointed captain of Manchester United, I did think about these issues. After all, I became captain at a young age, which may cause some doubts from some teammates. However, I think this is normal. As captain, I need to Use my own performance and actions to win the trust and respect of my teammates. I believe that as long as I always adhere to a professional attitude and constantly strive to improve my abilities and qualities, my teammates will definitely recognize me, because the most important thing in competitive sports is always ability!

As for the handling of the locker room you mentioned, I think the locker room has always been a place that belongs to the players. I also know that I may not have enough experience in this area, but our vice-captain is the most senior player at Manchester United—— David De Gea, in this regard, I will also learn from him, to learn how to deal with the dressing room.He also told me some things I should know.

Dealing with locker room issues takes some skill and experience.First of all, I need to establish good communication and interaction with each teammate and understand their ideas and needs.Secondly, I need to always remain calm and objective, not to affect the morale of the whole team because of some small problems.In addition, I will take steps to resolve conflicts and solve problems when necessary.For example, when there is a conflict between teammates, I can use my coordination and communication skills to actively promote the reconciliation between the two parties.

I believe honesty and transparency are crucial when dealing with locker room issues.I share my thoughts and expectations with my teammates to let them understand my leadership philosophy and the goals of the team.At the same time, I will also listen to the opinions and suggestions of my teammates and respect their personalities and differences.In this way, I believe we can establish a united, positive and harmonious locker room atmosphere. "

The press conference before the game basically didn't mention the game. The reporters kept asking Lin Kedi about the captain.

And Lin Kedi's answers were all balanced, making it impossible to find any problems at all. (end of this chapter)